Director, Financial Analysis, Global Technology Finance Transformation

Requisition ID: 221805

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Director, Financial Analysis, Global Technology Finance Transformation will provide Finance leadership in the transformation of the Global Technology Spend Planning and Reporting as well as the Strategic Investment Portfolio (SIP), spearheading multiple programs and projects towards this goal and promoting continuous improvement of the Global Technology processes.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Manage multiple teams in charge of creating and continuously transforming the Global Tech Finance and EPMO processes:
  • Implement new process to increase Global Tech Finance data management capabilities and improve transparency in reporting at the BL/CF and CIO levels
  • Define and implement a standard taxonomy for Global Tech Finance reporting aligned with strategic BL/CF partners and the tech team (CIOs)
  • Ensure Transit & Department Structure alignment by organizing transits/departments under BL CIOs, CF CIOs, and Enterprise CIOs and reviewing technology org structure to ensure alignment to future operating model
  • Oversee Apptio global implementation with IBM (Apptio will be the financial system book of record and the key tooling to drive insight)
  • Implement global time tracking and project tracking in CA PPM
• Support the VP, Technology Finance in aligning the strategic planning, related communication and change management activities with the Operating Committee, BL Stakeholders and Technology Leadership through:
  • Leading the recurring technology benchmarking process, working with external third-party experts, including Rubin Worldwide to track key financial metrics over the medium to long-term driving sustainable cost efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Continuously leveraging the findings to develop an optimization roadmap for All Bank Technology Spend and drive delivery and measurement of improvements over time
• Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that supports the Global Technology Team to attract, retain, develop, and motivate talent, by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Minimum of 10 years relevant finance-related experience within a large organization
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a team manager
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field with either professional designation (e.g. CPA, CFA) or graduate degree (e.g. MBA)
• Extensive experience and knowledge of financial and management reporting principles as applied to technology operations, thorough understanding of the business planning process, dealing with accounting systems, budgets and internal controls
• Demonstrated track record of leading transformational projects
• Excellent (demonstrated) analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Data modeling and data analysis
• Excellent PowerPoint skills; confident communicator, able to convey ideas clearly and gain buy in
• Working knowledge of MS Excel Macro VBA
• Proficiency in Power BI report and dashboard development is a plus
• Program management experience is a plus

What's in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.